Clinical Case Manager
About The Position
The Clinical Case Manager is an experienced Master’s level staff person who will work directly with youth in IHR’s Malden TIP (Teach Inspire Prepare) Program, an innovative elementary and middle school-based program (grades 4-8) and other youth programs. The Clinical Case Manager will work closely with the Case Management team, including clinical supervisor, case manager, and school personnel, to deliver targeted prevention and intervention programs to students identified as “high risk” and demonstrating concerning behaviors in school and the community. The Clinical Case Manager will also provide home and community-based services to support youth involved with the Department of Children and Families.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field, required.
- Previous experience working with adolescents/transition-age youth, families, mental health, and substance use issues.
- Previous experience providing treatment at home, school, or in community settings.
- Strong familiarity with assigned catchment area communities and local resources.
- Competency in working with diverse individuals, families, and cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Energetic, flexible, and able to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team.
- Must have regular access to a reliable vehicle and a valid Massachusetts Drivers’ License.
- Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish/English) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical case management services to youth enrolled in Malden’s Salemwood School.
- Deliver strengths-based services to youth involved with the Department of Children and Families.
- Outreach to enrolled youth and their families including Salemwood personnel, caregivers, state agencies, and additional referral sources to provide program information.
- Conduct intakes and needs assessments for program participants.
- Provide case management services to Salemwood students and their families using strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches.
- Engage in care coordination with families, school personnel, community providers, state agencies and other collaterals.
- Develop, implement, and review Individual Service Plans review based on program requirements.
- Proactively identify, and make referrals to, existing community resources to support various life domains.
- Lead the process to plan and facilitate afterschool and summer activities for participants and their families.
- Provide individual mentoring to participants and lead developmentally appropriate activities.
- Lead development, maintenance, and updating of community resources lists to ensure timely and appropriate referrals.
- Co-facilitate psychoeducation groups that promote life skills training and strategic peer involvement.
- Support family service efforts through family education and family nights.
- Maintain and adapt schedule based on needs of programming, including after business hour availability to facilitate youth and family activities.
- Actively work with school personnel to provide education advocacy, tutoring and homework support.
- Utilize incentives to engage clients in program activities.
- Regularly collaborate with other IHR staff as well as key partners including Salemwood staff, DCF, and community-based providers.
- Maintain all written reports and records (including electronic health records) accurately and in a timely manner.
- Meet regularly with Supervisor for clinical and administrative supervision.
- Use cloud-based systems for communication with IHR’s site office, including shared calendars, timesheets, and supervisor check-ins.
- Attend youth team meetings, agency staff meetings, grant related meetings, and DCF Area Office and Family Network meetings, as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
